US Bridges

Grays Branch RD over Martins Fk-Cumbrlnd Rive

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 100 S JCT US 421 · Structure no. 048C00178N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grays Branch RD over Martins Fk-Cumbrlnd Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grays Branch RD over Martins Fk-Cumbrlnd Rive in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGrays Branch RD
CrossesMartins Fk-Cumbrlnd Rive
Location100 S JCT US 421
RouteCounty Highway 1205
Coordinates36.8075, -83.29944
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic200 by 2026
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grays Branch RD over Martins Fk-Cumbrlnd Rive built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grays Branch RD over Martins Fk-Cumbrlnd Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Grays Branch RD over Martins Fk-Cumbrlnd Rive carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Grays Branch RD over Martins Fk-Cumbrlnd Rive?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Grays Branch RD over Martins Fk-Cumbrlnd Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.